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Crime
Elderly Man in Lalru Loses ₹35,000 After ATM Card Swapped
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 02:16 AM
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An elderly resident of Lalru, Punjab, reported that his ATM card was replaced and ₹35,000 was withdrawn by an unknown party.
Lalru, a town in Mohali district of Punjab, witnessed a financial fraud involving an elderly citizen. According to local reports, the senior's ATM debit card was covertly swapped, enabling an unauthorized withdrawal of ₹35,000 from his account.
Police have opened an investigation into the incident, treating it as a case of card fraud and theft. Officials are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby ATMs and banks to identify the perpetrator and trace the transaction trail.
Authorities have urged residents, especially senior citizens, to remain vigilant, regularly inspect their bank cards for tampering, and report any suspicious activity immediately. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Police have opened an investigation into the incident, treating it as a case of card fraud and theft. Officials are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby ATMs and banks to identify the perpetrator and trace the transaction trail.
Authorities have urged residents, especially senior citizens, to remain vigilant, regularly inspect their bank cards for tampering, and report any suspicious activity immediately. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.